Sunday 25th February

Hello Canberra,

⛅️ Weather: 29° and mostly sunny.

📆 Today: It’s Sunday 25th February

News: 🌭 Harmonie Club Launches a Food Truck

The Harmonie German Club have purchased a food truck to serve their popular German sausages, warm pretzels and Currywurst. You’ll see the van at upcoming events and festivals around Canberra, including Skyfire, the Black Opal Stakes and The National Folk Festival.

The food truck was purchased with support from the ACT Government’s club diversification fund. The program was set up to help ACT clubs become less reliant on gambling income.

On This Day: 🌧️ Canberra Hit By Flash Flooding

On the morning of February 25th, 2018, more than 124mm of rain was recorded in Lyneham, and 60mm of rain was recorded at the airport. Apartments and homes were flooded in the inner north, and parts of Northbourne Avenue were closed. Buses were forced to divert for most of the day. The BOM described the rain as a one-in-a-100-year weather event. More.

Today: 🍺 Sunday Soiree at the Hyatt

Throughout summer, the Hyatt Hotel will be hosting Sunday soirees in the gardens. From 1pm today, the hotel garden will have live music, a Bentspoke pop-up bar and gourmet food and drinks. Details here.

Sport: 🏉 Brumbies Beat Rebels in Season Opener

The Brumbies got their season off to a perfect start with a 30-3 win over the Melbourne Rebels. More.

The Brumbies will be playing seven games at home this season. Season tickets are still available, with general Admission season tickets starting at just $90 for Adults. Details here.

Coming Up: Miriam Margolyes

Celebrated British-Australian TV and film star and raconteur Miriam Margolyes is bringing her live show to Canberra on March 27th. Miriam Margolyes: OH MIRIAM! Delivers juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career and is presented on the back of her bestselling and much-acclaimed book, Oh Miriam! Stories from an Extraordinary Life. Tickets here.